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Quarter 3, Week 11 of 11

Reminder: Annotated Bibliography, Outline Slideshow, and a Draft of your Research Paper must be shared and submitted through the Junior Page of the Senior Project Site by March 15. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE!
Monday, March 14
Learning Target: W.11-12.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics. W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing. W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, or trying a new method.
Classwork
  • Do Now: Read and annotate Quarter 3, Week 11 of 11. Attach the document to the NEXT PAGE of your notebook.
  • After: Reviewing due-dates and beginning of Quarter 4 (research packet p. 3)
  • Then: Independent Reading Preview for Quarter 4 (independent reading log)
  • Next: Individual student-teacher meetings and research paper revision time
Target Practice: I can use the techniques and feedback offered in class to revise my essay for assessment. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Finish revising the second draft of the essay (If you've already submitted a draft, there is no need to submit again. Just make the changes you feel are necessary based on editing)
  • Preview IR/group reading options for Q4- You ARE NOT required to make a selection, only research: The Kite Runner, Into Thin Air, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Different Seasons, Maus/Maus II, The Illustrated Man, The Great Gatsby, or The Things They Carried.
Looking Ahead: Continue checking your draft over the break for suggestions- final drafts are due Sunday, April 10!
Enrichment Vocabulary:
This is an enrichment activity ONLY. If you wish to complete these units, they will support your vocabulary learning and your grade in English Class.You may complete each activity at the following website:
Quarter 4 Units: 13-15 
Choose ONE of the tests for each unit! Make sure to type your name in the box on the 'Results' page, and type my e-mail in the box at the bottom: wfisher@kkhs.k12.hi.us. You may complete them all at the same time, or one every two weeks.
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Quarter 3, Week 10 of 11

Reminder: Annotated Bibliography, Outline Slideshow, and a Draft of your Research Paper must be shared and submitted through the Junior Page of the Senior Project Site by March 15. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE!
Tuesday, March 8
Learning Target: W.11-12.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics. W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing. W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, or trying a new method.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Attach Quarter 3, Week 10 of 11 to the NEXT PAGE of your notebook. Read and annotate the document using the circle/underline/star/note method.
  2. After: Attach  Things to Avoid When Writing the Research Paper (packet p. 17) to the NEXT PAGE of your notebook. Read and annotate the document. While looking at YOUR research paper, use the lined part of the page to write down at least 10 Suggestions from the list that you will use to enhance your essay.
  3. Then: individual work-time for revision and student meetings.
  4. Next: Setup Notebook Checklist for Thursday:
From
To
# of Stamps
Assignment Name
Score
Peer Initial
2/8
3/8
/10
Quarter 3, Check #2


Target Practice: I can use the revision suggestions from the Junior Research Paper Packet to improve my essay. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Revise Draft of Junior Research Paper and share with another student in class for editing purposes on Thursday
  • Submit Bathroom Pass by the end of the day on Thursday
Thursday, March 10
Learning Target: W.11-12.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics. W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing. W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, or trying a new method.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Attach Like Hearts from Different Places document to the NEXT PAGE of your notebook. Read the short essay and mark it as directed. Answer the question in my notes after.
  2. After: Attach Draft Checklist (packet p. 18) to the NEXT PAGE of your notebook. Give your notebook to someone else in class. They will use the checklist to assess your essay, write down feedback, and sign.
  3. Then: individual work-time for revision
  4. During: student meetings
Target Practice: I can use the revision suggestions from the Junior Research Paper Packet to improve my essay. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Revise Draft of Junior Research Paper for Draft scoring 
  • Submit Bathroom Pass by the end of the day
Enrichment Vocabulary:
This is an enrichment activity ONLY. If you wish to complete these units, they will support your vocabulary learning and your grade in English Class.You may complete each activity at the following website:
Quarter 3 Units: 10-12 
Choose ONE of the tests for each unit! Make sure to type your name in the box on the 'Results' page, and type my e-mail in the box at the bottom: wfisher@kkhs.k12.hi.us. You may complete them all at the same time, or one every two weeks.
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Quarter 3, Week 9 of 11

ACT on Tuesday! Eat a good breakfast with lots of brain food!
Research Paper Draft 1 due by Friday @ midnight!
Monday, February 29
Learning Objective: W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen as needed through planning, revision, drafting, or trying a new method. W.11-12.6 Use technology, including the internet, to publish and share writing.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Attach Quarter 3, Week 9 of 11 to the NEXT PAGE of your notebook. Read and annotate using the circle/underline/star/note method.
  2. After: ACT Practice- English and Reading sections
  3. Then: Evaluate the Sample A paper for TEXCTing:
    • Topic- one sentence to introduce the main idea of the paragraph
    • Example- one or two pieces of evidence from your research to support the topic (can be flipped with eXplain)
    • eXplain- Explain how each piece of evidence supports the topic (can be flipped with Example)
    • Conclude- one sentence that closes the paragraph (can be merged with the Transition)
    • Transition- one sentence that leads the reader into the next topic (synonyms help)
  4. Next: Timed-writing for Main Point 1 (use slideshow) using TEXCT method
Target Practice: I can use the TEXCTing method to draft body paragraphs in my Junior Research Paper. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Write the Main Point 2, Main Point 3, and counterclaim paragraphs using the TEXCTing method by classtime on Friday
  • Finish Reading your IR book- a written activity will be provided in class on Friday
Friday, March 4
Learning Objective: W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. W.11-12.10 Write routinely over short and extended time-frames.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Evaluate these Sample Refutation Paragraphs for:
    • Introduce the Opposing Argument
    • Acknowledge the parts that are valid
    • Counter the argument (this is generally where evidence is used)
    • Introduce the conclusion
  2. After: Timed-Writing for the refute paragraph using the method above
  3. Then: Evaluate this Sample Conclusion Paragraph for:
    • Revisits the Value of the Essay
    • Restates the Thesis
    • Reviews Main Points/Counterclaim
    • Leaves the reader thinking
  4. Next: Timed-writing Practice for conclusion paragraph using method learned today
Target Practice: I can use the method learned in class to draft refute and conclusion paragraphs in my Junior Research Paper. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Share and submit the draft of your research paper by midnight tonight
  • Complete the IR document by NEXT Friday @ midnight
  • Use this checklist (packet p. 18) to begin revising your essay draft for class on Monday
Looking Ahead: Groups will be revising this draft of the essay on Monday! Mr. Herendeen and Mr. Fisher will be conducting individual student meetings throughout the week with EACH student!
Enrichment Vocabulary:
This is an enrichment activity ONLY. If you wish to complete these units, they will support your vocabulary learning and your grade in English Class.You may complete each activity at the following website:
Quarter 3 Units: 10-12 
Choose ONE of the tests for each unit! Make sure to type your name in the box on the 'Results' page, and type my e-mail in the box at the bottom: wfisher@kkhs.k12.hi.us. You may complete them all at the same time, or one every two weeks.

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